Fadi, 46, and George first got together in 2009 – and remained together up until the Careless Whisper singer’s death on Christmas Day.

The pair appeared to be inseparable, and got together shortly after George’s split with his long-term partner Kenny Goss – who he had been with for thirteen years.

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Fans build a shrine to George Michael outside his London home

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Many gathered to pay tribute to the late singer

Fadi helped George through a series of personal issues – including a stint in a Switzerland rehab to combat his drug addictions last year.

He choked back tears yesterday as he went for a walk around London’s Regent’s Park, but revealed funeral arrangements were being finalised.
Fadi, 43, said: “Things for the funeral are still being decided — I’m OK. I’m just going for a walk.”

He was snapped at George’s converted Cotswold stone mill in Goring-on-Thames on Christmas Eve and is believed to be the last person to see him alive.

In a statement, George’s publicist said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Andros Georgiou, 54, fell out with the singer over his lifestyle but dismissed claims heroin had played a part in his death.

He said: “He was feeling better about things and had stopped all the naughty stuff. But there was so much pain in his heart, I think it just gave up.

“He felt like he had let people down, when of course he hadn’t at all — he was the people’s superstar.”

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Floral tributes and notes were left as fans grieve for the former Wham! frontman

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Heartfelt messages were left for the singer outside his home

He had arranged to meet at the star’s home with his US reality TV star son James Kennedy, 25, who was also George’s godson.

He said: “We both felt it was time. We would have hugged, probably both have said sorry, then got on with it. I used to say I didn’t want the next time I see Yog (his nickname) to be at his graveside but now that’s exactly what’s going to happen. I’m heartbroken.”

He added: “When we were 20, 21 he used to say he’d die young.

“I’d say, ‘Don’t be stupid, what are you talking about?’ Now he’s gone, it’s devastating.”

The statement said: “The family and close friends of George have been touched beyond words by the incredible outpouring of love for him in the hours and days since his death.

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Elton John and George Michael at The Stonewall concert at The Albert Hall in 1999

“For someone whose life was ultimately about his music and the love he had for his family and friends, his fans and the world at large, there could be no more fitting tribute than the many kind words that have been said and the numerous plays his records have received.

“Contrary to some reports, there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, and from the bottom of our hearts we thank those who, rightly, have chosen to celebrate his life and legacy at this most distressing of times.”

George Michael performs Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me with Elton John